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X137 TBT

2000 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX137 TBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 84,357 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 83,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres badly cracked but not showing cords

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres badly cracked but not showing cords

n/s wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 6 Feb 2013 81,718 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 81,366 miles

cut in n/s front tyre

Fail 14 Feb 2012 81,359 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cut in n/s front tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2011 80,150 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 74,297 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,900 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 70,900 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 65,539 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 61,905 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 61,905 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f inner brake disc pitting

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2005 50,031 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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X137 TBT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X137 TBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X137 TBT registered?

X137 TBT is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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